kdog Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Edited August 10, 2022 by kdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddwert Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 holy cow i thought for sure he'd get fired up to president Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerbomb13 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Yes!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) I’m hearing that Alex Avila will be named the new GM as soon as tomorrow. Chris wanted new blood. Edited August 10, 2022 by Hongbit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kdog Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 My initial read is that they are going outside the organIzation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 minute ago, kdog said: My initial read is that they are going outside the organIzation. Mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I suspected this after the Whitaker ceremony, when Al and Chris sat on their hands to avoid getting booed mercilessly. Thought it would come after the season, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I am surprised this came after the trade deadline but before October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Tenacious D said: I suspected this after the Whitaker ceremony, when Al and Chris sat on their hands to avoid getting booed mercilessly. Thought it would come after the season, though. Obviously the camera wasn't focused on him much, but the few times the camera caught him, you really didn't see him smile.... never looked comfortable during that ceremony. Edited August 10, 2022 by mtutiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said: I am surprised this came after the trade deadline but before October. I know that many wished they would have done it before the draft / deadline, but I would imagine a move like this takes time to execute. Particularly if there are subordinates involved and moving people around to handle responsibilities on an interim basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said: I am surprised this came after the trade deadline but before October. When else would it be? Now's kinda the lull for front offices. You don't want to cut the legs out from the draft or the trade deadline. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRivdogs Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 It needed to be done. I just hope Chris relies on someone who actually knows what he is doing in making the next decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 JUST SAW THIS MESSAGE@! HOLY CRAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 There goes Al and he's LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNG GOOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Brian_K Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 inevitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Mike Valenti speculating that Sam Menzin will get the job. Is there any chance we get a real GM search and it lands us someone outside the organization? Maybe Theo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Bout time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Note to self if I ever take over baseball ops for a team. Keep the prospects on the farm as long as possible so you can point to the strong farm system. Once they are promoted, you are actually held responsible for the shitty results. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Not sure much else we can infer from the letter, but regarding all the rumors about Skubal at the deadline, there's zero doubt in my mind that this was probably in the works before the deadline took place. Would Chris I have even signed off on a deal for Skubal? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Just now, Mr.TaterSalad said: Mike Valenti speculating that Sam Menzin will get the job. Is there any chance we get a real GM search and it lands us someone outside the organization? Maybe Theo? [Phone is blowing up] I don't think Valenti has a clue. Please get someone who knows what they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 minute ago, mtutiger said: Not sure much else we can infer from the letter, but regarding all the rumors about Skubal at the deadline, there's zero doubt in my mind that this was probably in the works before the deadline took place. Would Chris I have even signed off on a deal for Skubal? good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabretooth Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Good move. Clean break. No fiddling around or waiting. A clear message to the fans and the team. Let's see if he can make an excellent hire. If it's internal then that would be a huge shame. Let's hope that Chris is ready and able to make a big splash here with a proven GM and avoid Boston's mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, Edman85 said: When else would it be? Now's kinda the lull for front offices. You don't want to cut the legs out from the draft or the trade deadline. I suppose - but if you’re confident he won’t be returning, why let him execute maneuvers at the deadline? His track record doesn’t exactly instill confidence that he would be any better at making moves than having a lame duck interim front office without any real authority to make deals. Without being behind the scenes, I suppose it’s possible that Chris wasn’t going to authorize any significant trades anyway and effectively had already eliminated his authority, without making it public. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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